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Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
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Title: Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage

Release Date: 13 Jul 2006

Runtime: 55m

Genre: Music, Documentary

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Overview: Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.

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Average Vote: 10 (2 votes)

Cast

  • Musician: Bill Laswell
  • Musician: Nils Petter Molvær
  • Musician: Sultan Khan
  • Musician: Karsh Kale
  • Musician: Zakir Hussain
  • DJ: DJ Disk
  • Musician: Pharoah Sanders
  • Musician: Toshinori Kondo
  • Musician: Hamid Drake
  • Musician: Abegasu Shiota
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